Adult education
At High Trees we run a variety of free courses for adults, including English, Maths, ICT, ESOL, Art, Wellbeing and Vocational courses.
Our offer of accredited and non-accredited courses ranges from basic skills that can help with employment or building skills for everyday life, to specialised courses in community organising, confident speaking, art and wellbeing.
Our provision is delivered across all High Trees venues, this includes the High Trees Hub, the Scout’s Hut and the Tulse Hill Adventure Playground, as well as across multiple other venues in Lambeth, including children’s centres and libraries.
If you are interested in a course that is not on the list or if you are unsure of what course or level suits your needs, our Adult Education and Training team are here to help.
Our wide range of courses runs under different funding and contracts. Click here to view our Fees Policy for courses funded through Lambeth Adult Learning Service (LALS). Our friendly team is always available should you have any queries on fees or course information, including deciding on which course or level is right for you.
If you are an individual seeking sanctuary, you can find our Welcome to Lambeth Guide here, written by our learners in June 2024. Inside, you’ll find practical advice, trusted resources, and personal tips, from finding food banks to registering with a GP, understanding your rights to taking care of your mental health.
Our Courses
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Friday 25th September
English Functional Skills Entry 2
Course details
Gain a recognised English qualification. Our Functional Skills English Entry 1 course is for adults who want to improve their English for everyday life, work and further study. You’ll build your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while working towards an NCFE Functional Skills English Entry 2 qualification. Before you start, we’ll assess your current English level to make sure this is the right course for you.
Monday 28th September 2026
ESOL Pre Entry – Entry 1
Course details
Are you new to learning English? Our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses will help you improve your English for everyday life, work, and your community. We offer a range of 10-week morning courses for different English levels. Before you start, you’ll be invited to a free initial assessment to help us find the right class for you. We’ll then let you know which course, day and time best matches your level.
Tuesday 29th September
ESOL at Jubilee Children’s Centre
Course details
Learn English while your child is cared for. Our ESOL course at Jubilee Children’s Centre is for parents and carers who want to improve their English for everyday life and feel more confident in their local community. Free on-site crèche places are available for eligible children (subject to availability).
Tuesday 29th September
ESOL Entry 2
Course details
Ready to take your English to the next level? Our ESOL Entry 2 courses are for adults who already have some English and want to build their confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Before you start, you’ll be invited to a free initial assessment so we can place you in the class that best matches your level.
Friday 2nd October 2026
ESOL Conversation Club
Course details
Do you speak English as a second language? Do you want to improve your speaking and communication skills? Our fun, free Conversation Club sessions are open to all learners enrolled on our ESOL classes and are ideal for those who want to gain additional skills in English and improve their confidence in speaking. This is a drop in course running every Friday from 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill.
Friday 25th September
Computers for Everyday Life at Entry 1
Course details
Do you want to develop your IT skills to be confident for work and everyday life? This course runs on Fridays 10am-2.30pm from 25th September to 4th December at High Trees Hub.
Wednesday 23rd September
English Functional Skills Entry 1
Course details
Gain a recognised English qualification. Our Functional Skills English Entry 1 course is for adults who want to improve their English for everyday life, work and further study. You’ll build your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while working towards an NCFE Functional Skills English Entry 1 qualification. Before you start, we’ll assess your current English level to make sure this is the right course for you.
Monday 21st September
Bridging to English Functional Skills Level 1
Course details
Ready to progress to Level 1 English? This FREE Bridging to Level 1 Functional Skills English course is for learners who have completed Entry 3 or have equivalent skills and want to prepare for a Level 1 qualification. You’ll build your confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing while developing the skills needed for work, everyday life and further study.
Monday 12th October
Digital Skills for Work at Level 1
Course details
Our accredited Digital Skills for Work courses are designed for learners who want to learn practical, transferable skills in ICT in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life and achieve a qualification. By completing the course, you will demonstrate that you have mastered the use of ICT in everyday life and will make you more attractive to employers.
Wednesday 7th October
Digital Skills for Work at Entry 3
Course details
Our accredited Digital Skills for Work courses are designed for learners who want to learn practical, transferable skills in ICT in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life and achieve a qualification. This course runs on Wednesdays from 7th October to 9th December from 10am to 2.30pm at High Trees Hub. By completing the course, you will demonstrate that you have mastered the use of ICT in everyday life and will make you more attractive to employers.
Friday 6th October
Maths Functional Skills Entry 3
Course details
Learn how to use Maths in everyday life and gain a qualification in the field! Our Functional Skills Maths courses are designed to help you improve maths skills for your daily life, work and education. Topics include: numbers, fractions, percentages, ratios, measurements, data handling and shapes and space.
Monday 2nd November
Family cooking at Loughborough Children’s Centre
Course details
Family Cooking & Healthy Eating is a fun, hands-on course for parents/cares and their children, where they learn about healthy meals, and build confidence in the kitchen. Each session will focus on preparing simple, budget-friendly recipes while exploring the basics of nutrition, food safety, and balanced eating
Monday 2nd November
Jewellery Making at West Norwood Cemetery (Community Room)
Course details
This practical jewellery making course is designed for those wanting to learn new jewellery making techniques and looking for ways to develop their creativity. Open to all levels, with no experience required.
Thursday 24th September
English Functional Skills Entry 3
Course details
Gain a recognised English qualification. Our Functional Skills English Entry 1 course is for adults who want to improve their English for everyday life, work and further study. You’ll build your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while working towards an NCFE Functional Skills English Entry 3 qualification. Before you start, we’ll assess your current English level to make sure this is the right course for you.
Wednesday 30th September
ESOL at Hitherfield Children’s Centre
Course details
Learn English while your child is cared for. Our ESOL course at Hitherfield’s Children Centre is for parents and carers who want to improve their English for everyday life and feel more confident in their local community. Free on-site crèche places are available for eligible children (subject to availability).
Thursday 1st October
ESOL at Loughborough Children’s Centre
Course details
Learn English while your child is cared for. Our ESOL course at Loughborough Children’s Centre is for parents and carers who want to improve their English for everyday life and feel more confident in their local community. Free on-site crèche places are available for eligible children (subject to availability).
Tuesday 6th October
ESOL at West Norwood Library (afternoon)
Course details
Are you new to learning English? Learn English in the afternoon at West Norwood Library. Our FREE ESOL course is for adults who are new to learning English or want to improve their confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing for everyday life. The course runs on Tuesdays, 4:00pm–6:00pm, for 10 weeks. Before you start, you’ll be invited to a free initial assessment so we can place you in the class that best mat
Tuesdays 5th October
Movement with your Baby at Benton’s Lane Children’s Centre
Course details
Enjoy quality time with your baby while looking after your wellbeing. Our 8-week Movement with Your Baby course is for parents and carers with babies from birth until crawling. Relax, move, bond with your baby and meet other local families in a friendly and supportive environment.
Thursday 5th November
Movement with your Baby at Maytree Children’s Centre
Course details
Enjoy quality time with your baby while looking after your wellbeing. Our 7-week Movement with your Baby course is for parents and carers with babies from birth until crawling. Relax, move, bond with your baby and meet other local families in a friendly and supportive environment.
Friday 25th September
English Functional Skills Entry 2
Course details
Gain a recognised English qualification. Our Functional Skills English Entry 1 course is for adults who want to improve their English for everyday life, work and further study. You’ll build your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while working towards an NCFE Functional Skills English Entry 2 qualification. Before you start, we’ll assess your current English level to make sure this is the right course for you.
Wednesday 23rd September
English Functional Skills Entry 1
Course details
Gain a recognised English qualification. Our Functional Skills English Entry 1 course is for adults who want to improve their English for everyday life, work and further study. You’ll build your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while working towards an NCFE Functional Skills English Entry 1 qualification. Before you start, we’ll assess your current English level to make sure this is the right course for you.
Monday 21st September
Bridging to English Functional Skills Level 1
Course details
Ready to progress to Level 1 English? This FREE Bridging to Level 1 Functional Skills English course is for learners who have completed Entry 3 or have equivalent skills and want to prepare for a Level 1 qualification. You’ll build your confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing while developing the skills needed for work, everyday life and further study.
Monday 12th October
Digital Skills for Work at Level 1
Course details
Our accredited Digital Skills for Work courses are designed for learners who want to learn practical, transferable skills in ICT in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life and achieve a qualification. By completing the course, you will demonstrate that you have mastered the use of ICT in everyday life and will make you more attractive to employers.
Friday 6th October
Maths Functional Skills Entry 3
Course details
Learn how to use Maths in everyday life and gain a qualification in the field! Our Functional Skills Maths courses are designed to help you improve maths skills for your daily life, work and education. Topics include: numbers, fractions, percentages, ratios, measurements, data handling and shapes and space.
Thursday 24th September
English Functional Skills Entry 3
Course details
Gain a recognised English qualification. Our Functional Skills English Entry 1 course is for adults who want to improve their English for everyday life, work and further study. You’ll build your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while working towards an NCFE Functional Skills English Entry 3 qualification. Before you start, we’ll assess your current English level to make sure this is the right course for you.
Tuesday 29th September
ESOL at Jubilee Children’s Centre
Course details
Learn English while your child is cared for. Our ESOL course at Jubilee Children’s Centre is for parents and carers who want to improve their English for everyday life and feel more confident in their local community. Free on-site crèche places are available for eligible children (subject to availability).
Monday 2nd November
Family cooking at Loughborough Children’s Centre
Course details
Family Cooking & Healthy Eating is a fun, hands-on course for parents/cares and their children, where they learn about healthy meals, and build confidence in the kitchen. Each session will focus on preparing simple, budget-friendly recipes while exploring the basics of nutrition, food safety, and balanced eating
Wednesday 30th September
ESOL at Hitherfield Children’s Centre
Course details
Learn English while your child is cared for. Our ESOL course at Hitherfield’s Children Centre is for parents and carers who want to improve their English for everyday life and feel more confident in their local community. Free on-site crèche places are available for eligible children (subject to availability).
Thursday 1st October
ESOL at Loughborough Children’s Centre
Course details
Learn English while your child is cared for. Our ESOL course at Loughborough Children’s Centre is for parents and carers who want to improve their English for everyday life and feel more confident in their local community. Free on-site crèche places are available for eligible children (subject to availability).
Friday 25th September
English Functional Skills Entry 2
Course details
Gain a recognised English qualification. Our Functional Skills English Entry 1 course is for adults who want to improve their English for everyday life, work and further study. You’ll build your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while working towards an NCFE Functional Skills English Entry 2 qualification. Before you start, we’ll assess your current English level to make sure this is the right course for you.
Wednesday 23rd September
English Functional Skills Entry 1
Course details
Gain a recognised English qualification. Our Functional Skills English Entry 1 course is for adults who want to improve their English for everyday life, work and further study. You’ll build your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while working towards an NCFE Functional Skills English Entry 1 qualification. Before you start, we’ll assess your current English level to make sure this is the right course for you.
Monday 21st September
Bridging to English Functional Skills Level 1
Course details
Ready to progress to Level 1 English? This FREE Bridging to Level 1 Functional Skills English course is for learners who have completed Entry 3 or have equivalent skills and want to prepare for a Level 1 qualification. You’ll build your confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing while developing the skills needed for work, everyday life and further study.
Thursday 24th September
English Functional Skills Entry 3
Course details
Gain a recognised English qualification. Our Functional Skills English Entry 1 course is for adults who want to improve their English for everyday life, work and further study. You’ll build your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while working towards an NCFE Functional Skills English Entry 3 qualification. Before you start, we’ll assess your current English level to make sure this is the right course for you.
Monday 28th September 2026
ESOL Pre Entry – Entry 1
Course details
Are you new to learning English? Our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses will help you improve your English for everyday life, work, and your community. We offer a range of 10-week morning courses for different English levels. Before you start, you’ll be invited to a free initial assessment to help us find the right class for you. We’ll then let you know which course, day and time best matches your level.
Tuesday 29th September
ESOL at Jubilee Children’s Centre
Course details
Learn English while your child is cared for. Our ESOL course at Jubilee Children’s Centre is for parents and carers who want to improve their English for everyday life and feel more confident in their local community. Free on-site crèche places are available for eligible children (subject to availability).
Tuesday 29th September
ESOL Entry 2
Course details
Ready to take your English to the next level? Our ESOL Entry 2 courses are for adults who already have some English and want to build their confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Before you start, you’ll be invited to a free initial assessment so we can place you in the class that best matches your level.
Friday 2nd October 2026
ESOL Conversation Club
Course details
Do you speak English as a second language? Do you want to improve your speaking and communication skills? Our fun, free Conversation Club sessions are open to all learners enrolled on our ESOL classes and are ideal for those who want to gain additional skills in English and improve their confidence in speaking. This is a drop in course running every Friday from 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill.
Wednesday 30th September
ESOL at Hitherfield Children’s Centre
Course details
Learn English while your child is cared for. Our ESOL course at Hitherfield’s Children Centre is for parents and carers who want to improve their English for everyday life and feel more confident in their local community. Free on-site crèche places are available for eligible children (subject to availability).
Thursday 1st October
ESOL at Loughborough Children’s Centre
Course details
Learn English while your child is cared for. Our ESOL course at Loughborough Children’s Centre is for parents and carers who want to improve their English for everyday life and feel more confident in their local community. Free on-site crèche places are available for eligible children (subject to availability).
Tuesday 6th October
ESOL at West Norwood Library (afternoon)
Course details
Are you new to learning English? Learn English in the afternoon at West Norwood Library. Our FREE ESOL course is for adults who are new to learning English or want to improve their confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing for everyday life. The course runs on Tuesdays, 4:00pm–6:00pm, for 10 weeks. Before you start, you’ll be invited to a free initial assessment so we can place you in the class that best mat
Tuesday 6th October
ESOL at West Norwood Library (afternoon)
Course details
Are you new to learning English? Learn English in the afternoon at West Norwood Library. Our FREE ESOL course is for adults who are new to learning English or want to improve their confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing for everyday life. The course runs on Tuesdays, 4:00pm–6:00pm, for 10 weeks. Before you start, you’ll be invited to a free initial assessment so we can place you in the class that best mat
Monday 2nd November
Family cooking at Loughborough Children’s Centre
Course details
Family Cooking & Healthy Eating is a fun, hands-on course for parents/cares and their children, where they learn about healthy meals, and build confidence in the kitchen. Each session will focus on preparing simple, budget-friendly recipes while exploring the basics of nutrition, food safety, and balanced eating
Tuesdays 5th October
Movement with your Baby at Benton’s Lane Children’s Centre
Course details
Enjoy quality time with your baby while looking after your wellbeing. Our 8-week Movement with Your Baby course is for parents and carers with babies from birth until crawling. Relax, move, bond with your baby and meet other local families in a friendly and supportive environment.
Thursday 5th November
Movement with your Baby at Maytree Children’s Centre
Course details
Enjoy quality time with your baby while looking after your wellbeing. Our 7-week Movement with your Baby course is for parents and carers with babies from birth until crawling. Relax, move, bond with your baby and meet other local families in a friendly and supportive environment.
Monday 2nd November
Jewellery Making at West Norwood Cemetery (Community Room)
Course details
This practical jewellery making course is designed for those wanting to learn new jewellery making techniques and looking for ways to develop their creativity. Open to all levels, with no experience required.
Tuesdays 5th October
Movement with your Baby at Benton’s Lane Children’s Centre
Course details
Enjoy quality time with your baby while looking after your wellbeing. Our 8-week Movement with Your Baby course is for parents and carers with babies from birth until crawling. Relax, move, bond with your baby and meet other local families in a friendly and supportive environment.
Thursday 5th November
Movement with your Baby at Maytree Children’s Centre
Course details
Enjoy quality time with your baby while looking after your wellbeing. Our 7-week Movement with your Baby course is for parents and carers with babies from birth until crawling. Relax, move, bond with your baby and meet other local families in a friendly and supportive environment.
Friday 25th September
Computers for Everyday Life at Entry 1
Course details
Do you want to develop your IT skills to be confident for work and everyday life? This course runs on Fridays 10am-2.30pm from 25th September to 4th December at High Trees Hub.
Monday 12th October
Digital Skills for Work at Level 1
Course details
Our accredited Digital Skills for Work courses are designed for learners who want to learn practical, transferable skills in ICT in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life and achieve a qualification. By completing the course, you will demonstrate that you have mastered the use of ICT in everyday life and will make you more attractive to employers.
Wednesday 7th October
Digital Skills for Work at Entry 3
Course details
Our accredited Digital Skills for Work courses are designed for learners who want to learn practical, transferable skills in ICT in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life and achieve a qualification. This course runs on Wednesdays from 7th October to 9th December from 10am to 2.30pm at High Trees Hub. By completing the course, you will demonstrate that you have mastered the use of ICT in everyday life and will make you more attractive to employers.
Friday 6th October
Maths Functional Skills Entry 3
Course details
Learn how to use Maths in everyday life and gain a qualification in the field! Our Functional Skills Maths courses are designed to help you improve maths skills for your daily life, work and education. Topics include: numbers, fractions, percentages, ratios, measurements, data handling and shapes and space.
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